Ontario Region, Greater Toronto Area

  OUR HONOUREES ARE OUR HEROES 

Our walkers, runners, cyclists and triathletes are some of the toughest people we know.  But as members of our TEAM, each of them train and endure in honour of people who are even stronger.

Our honoured heroes inspire us, encourage us, and keep our spirits high. 

This Fall Season, we are so lucky to have the support and encouragement of our honoured hero Pamela Richardson. 

Be sure to read her story below.  She is a true inspiration.

TEAM IN TRAINING HONOUREE

PAMELA RICHARDSON

My Story

When I was 8 years old my parents came to pick me up at school. They had been away in Toronto at Sick Kids Hospital with my younger brother. He was not with them that day - he had  died of ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia).  It was very sudden and he stays vividly in my mind as a little boy who never grew up.

Leukemia is still with us - still with no cure but with longer survival rates.

Two years ago I was diagnosed with CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia). How frightening it was to hear those words. 

I am fortunate to enjoy and maintain general good health and do not require treatment at this time. I have regular visits to my oncologist. When the time for treatment arrives there will be treatment options that work because of funded research from LLS.

I joined TNT with my daughter last year. What an experience!  So much support from family, friends and the TNT staff and coaches.  One of the things you learn when you join Team In Training is that we are a social bunch, and it is definitely true.

As I sit in front of the living wall at Humber College I reflect on how great it is to be alive.

I know we can all make a difference.  I know they will find a cure.

Your support in the fight against blood cancers will help make that happen.

Thank you.

Pamela Richardson